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Operation and handling requirements

Engine oil requirement 4-star models
Engine oil
NOTICE
Use only 4-stroke engine oil. Usage of 2-
stroke engine oil could result in severe en-
gine damage.

Select an oil grade according to the average
temperatures in the area where the boat will
be used.
Recommended engine oil: TIP:
YAMALUBE 4W When the engine is operated at high speeds,
Recommended engine oil type: some engine oil may be consumed. Be sure
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W- to check the engine oil level.
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Recommended engine oil grade Why Yamalube
(3-star models): YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part
API SG or higher born of the engineers’ passion and belief that
Recommended engine oil grade engine oil is an important liquid engine com-
(4-star models): ponent. We form teams of specialists in the
API SJ or higher fields of mechanical engineering, chemistry,
electronics and track testing, and have them
3-star models
develop the engine together with the oil it will
use. Yamalube oils take full advantage of the
base oil’s qualities and blend in the ideal bal-
ance of additives to make sure the final oil
clears our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and syn-
thetic oils have their own distinct characters
and value. Yamaha’s experience gained over
many years of research and development
into oil since the 1960’s helps make
Yamalube the best choice for your Yamaha
engine.

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